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healthy Start

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SEX WITH BENEFITS

Free, fun and fantastically bonding, sex is also good

SOFT DRINKS GROW UP

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE VEGANISM

Does anyone eat better than professional athletes?

FLY LIKE AN A-LISTER

Most of us struggle to look even half awake after a

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A stay at Malta’s stunning Amchara Health Retreat will revive mind and body

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Peak RELAXATION

Treat yourself to a luxury break in the Peak District

WHAT’S HOT NOW

For a healthy, happy, tasty summer, here’s everything you could possibly need!

HEALTHY HEROES

Who are the people behind your favourite stores? This issue, meet Emily a store manager

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MY CORE FOUR

Actress Emilia Fox, 42, reveals the cornerstones of her healthy life

HEALTH by STEALTH Summer

Reader tips to make living easier for you, every day. You’re welcome

Are standing desks worth the hype?

With too much sitting linked to everything from obesity to cancer, diabetes to heart disease, is standing at work the answer?

“I VALUE MYSELF MORE NOW”

Sadie Frost, co-writer of the wellbeing book Nourish, talks to healthy about how to live a simpler but more fulfilling life now her partying days are behind her

HOW TO REALLY RELAX ON HOLIDAY

We look forward to a break all winter, then more than a quarter of us feel stressed while we’re away. Here’s how to get guaranteed bliss

HAVE WE REACHED PEAK FOOD SCARE?

Every week brings a worrying new study, whether it’s on ‘deadly’ roast potatoes or allegedly ‘cancer-inducing’ Nutella – but is this information overload switching us off?

DO YOUR HOME WORK

Whether you think taking work home is a great way to

STAY HEALTHY THIS HOLIDAY

The good news: with a bit of planning you can have a do-what-you-want break your body will thank you for

BOOST YOUR GUT HEALTH

Scientists are learning more about how specific strains of bugs in our guts protect us from diseases. Here’s the lowdown on a unique British project that’s mapping the nation’s microbes – and how to make yours healthier

TART CHERRY JUICE

When these little fruits are concentrated into a liquid or powder, they provide a punchy hit of nutrients that aid recovery, boost sleep and could even replace painkillers

PERIOD PAIN

What’s normal, what isn’t, and what can you do about it?

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS ‘TOO CLEAN?’

Our homes might smell better than ever, but there’s a big difference between having a clean house and a healthy one. Dr Sally Bloomfield explains how to strike a balance

COULD YOU HAVE AN EATING DISORDER WITHOUT KNOWING IT?

We all try to eat more of the good stuff and less of the bad – but go too far and restricting your diet in the name of so-called ‘wellbeing’ can become a form of disordered eating

WHEN I GET BITTEN OR STUNG?

Are you one of those people who’s always under attack? We’ve gathered the best advice for you insect magnets out there

…REFLEXOLOGY

Can prodding your feet really ease PMS, sort migraines and diminish pain? healthy investigates

THE health INFLUENCER

This issue, TV GP Dr Sara Kayat shares her passions, concerns and tips to make this summer your healthiest yet

THE EDIT

New studies and stats you need to know about

Healthy Glow

Here’s a way to look more attractive that doesn’t involve

COMBINATION: SKIN

Forget the search for one miracle face cream – beauty aficionados are combining tricks across disciplines for an age-defying complexion

Keep it in THE FAMILY

The next big thing in clean beauty? Natural formulas so gentle you can share them with your kids (if you want to)

Beauty & THE BEACH

Planning some serious sand time this summer? Make sure you’re prepared for every climate

THE beauty INFLUENCER

Author and broadcaster Janey Lee Grace, 57, is an expert on – and ambassador for – natural beauty

Healthy FOOD

The Mediterranean diet is seen as the pinnacle of healthy

SALADS get sexy

Our delicious recipes firmly reinvent salad as the star of the dinner show

In season… FENNEL

Is it a vegetable? No, it’s a herb. And it can elevate many a dish with its distinctive sweet taste

THREE VERY DIFFERENT VEGGIE BURGERS

These summer barbie favourites are delicious and super-easy to put together

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

Actress-turned-foodie Nicola Millbank, aka Milly, on her daily menu – nutritionist Jenna Hope gives her verdict

GOOD & SWEET

Simple, sustaining and fuss-free recipes is what The Midlife Kitchen cookbook all about, so these summer desserts are good for you, too

HOW DO I COOK WITH… TOFU

With a low GI and packed with protein and important minerals, use this in place of meat and your body will benefit

THE food INFLUENCER

Our columnist, Ella Mills, aka Deliciously Ella, on glamorous veganism and the best seasonal veg

Healthy Active

You know that cycling or walking are better for you

Sun’s out SUMMER SPORTS are in

Forget slogging it out on the treadmill – with blue skies and endless days, it’s time to embrace the summer sports that will keep you fit, and smiling

MASTER THE MOVE PLANK

This genius move works every muscle, but only if you get your form completely spot on

SUMMER TRAINERS

So long, worn-out, stinky trainers. Hello brand new rainbow kicks built for whatever you love doing

THE fitness INFLUENCER

This issue, personal trainer and author, Clean Eating Alice, tells us why she loves lifting weights, plus the unexpected item she keeps in her gym bag

Why do I feel so dizzy after a jog?

Healthy’s Niki Rein on what those dizzy spells mean after exercising and the lowdown on protein shakes and shifting cellulite

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CLASS CRASHERS THE GOODGYM

Editorial director Ellie trains, the community gains. There’s a lot like to about this workout

Do WELLBEING retreats REALLY WORK?

After a difficult period, Charlotte Haigh set out to discover if a women’s health retreat, offering a unique mix of alternative and conventional medicine, could get her back on track

WALKING AWAY

Not just an often under-rated form of exercise, walking